With a number of enticing but risky starters hitting free agency this offseason, many teams are exploring the cost of trading for an ace instead. And while one of the top trade targets (James Paxton) is already off the market, high-end hurlers such as Corey Kluber, Noah Syndergaard and Madison Bumgarner are still in play.
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As we've seen over the last couple of offseasons, the Hot Stove calendar has evolved. While there once was a time when all top free agents would be signed before the New Year, recent offseasons have seen players wait until well into Spring Training in search of the best possible deal.
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The market for free agents was mostly tepid last offseason, but history is unlikely to repeat itself, given the quality of the players who are expected to be available this year. Here are our current rankings of the top 25 free agents.
More»Manny Machado set to test waters of free agency

While less than two weeks have passed since the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline, it's not too early to evaluate some of the deals that went down last month. After all, some of the players who were moved have already made a notable impact for their new teams. Here are the most successful Deadline acquisitions to this point.
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The non-waiver Trade Deadline is just about a month away, meaning media and fans will be buzzing about possible wheeling and dealing for the next month. Among the names that will be bandied about, the following 10 men are among the likeliest to receive considerable attention given where clubs' needs stand today.
More»Morosi talks possible sellers at Trade Deadline

With the news that Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano will serve an 80-game suspension and not be eligible for the postseason for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, the club has several options to consider.
More»Dipoto talks about Cano's 80-game suspension

With the Red Sox having started this season 17-2, and the Yankees in the midst of their own impressive stretch -- winning 17 of 19 -- both American League East rivals are undoubtedly among the top teams in the Majors.
More» Betts crushes his 13th homer to left-center

Ultimately, I expect Matt Harvey's move to the bullpen to be a temporary one. He should eventually return to the Mets' rotation -- and not only that, pitch effectively, even if not as an ace anymore, at least as a back-end starter.
More»Harvey, Callaway on Harvey moving to bullpen

Every year sees a few teams exceed expectations. This season, these three teams could do just that. The common thread between them? Each has a rotation that may be better than many realize.
More» Odorizzi strikes out Crawford swinging

Although Opening Day is still several weeks away, the trade market seems likely to remain relatively quiet for now. So let's look ahead to the summer, when Major League general managers will be seeking upgrades to bolster their rosters for a lengthy postseason run -- much like the Astros (Justin Verlander) and the Dodgers (Yu Darvish) did last season.
More»Duquette on possible trade candidates in the summer

Plenty of clubs could benefit from adding one of the Hot Stove's remaining potential difference-makers, so they may become more aggressive in their pursuit as the season draws closer. Below are five signings that would make sense by the time Spring Training gets underway.
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